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Sr. Design Technologist

CannonDesign
United States - Remote, United StatesRemotefull_timeVerifiedPosted 30 Mar 2026
💰 $115,200/yr($92,200/yr$115,200/yr)

About the role

If you think your skills, experience and aspirations make you a good match for this position, we encourage you to apply.    ABOUT THE ROLE

The Senior Design Technologist is responsible for integrating technology into the design process, implementing advanced design workflows, and driving digital transformation initiatives. This role requires a deep understanding of both the design process and the technical skills necessary to bring designs to life. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and pushing the boundaries of what is possible in digital design. 

  HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL DO
  • Responsible for supporting Design Technologists overseeing the successful implementation and delivery of design technology solutions on major projects or programs.
  • Partners with Project Design technologist to manage the digital health of the project they are responsible for and help ensure that we meet our digital delivery commitments.
  • Responsible for leading specific major initiatives that the Design Technology group has identified as a priority. This includes planning the initiative and being responsible for its successful completion.
  • Partner with consultants and our clients to ensure that the digital health of the models is maintained and digital collaboration is supported as needed.
  • Own relationships with key vendors and champion CannonDesign’s needs and priorities in these vendor relationships.
  • Lead project teams with BIM project execution planning at project kickoff and project milestones, if necessary.
  • Author and implement standard workflows and processes.
  • Evangelize, educate and support primary design applications.
  • Champion technology to leverage data collection and query for purposes of design intelligence, optimization, automation, simulation and downstream exploration for artificial intelligence.
  HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL NEED
  • Minimum of 7 years of related experience, with a minimum 5 years of experience in design technology, software development, or a related role required.
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Design Technology, or related field required.
  • Strong background in AEC, design technology, and software development.
  • Must have a solid understanding of project phases from design through construction/close out.
  • Knowledgeable in design software and comfortable with new technology testing and adoption.
  • Demonstrates a deep understanding of design processes, delivery requirements and the ability to apply technology strategically to create efficiencies while maintaining high standards of quality.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills, strong organizational skills, experience training others in the design, delivery, and use of BIM. 
  • Strong leadership skills and ability to drive consensus with various stakeholders.
  • Strong client and practice engagement capabilities.
  • Strong technical knowledge of model authoring tools like Revit, analysis tools like Insight 360, Dynamo, and review tools like Navisworks, Bluebeam, Revizto, Enscape and other Design Applications.
  • Knowledge of the Revit API is preferred.
  The salary range for this position is $92,200 to $115,200 annually. This salary range is the range we believe is the anticipated range of possible base compensation at the timing of the posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the anticipated salary range for the position. Employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses. We offer a full benefit package including medical, dental and vision coverage and flexible spending account options and voluntary insurances. We have paid time off, flex-time schedules, remote work options and a 401k plan and employee perk programs. For a general overview of our benefits, please visit our careers page at https://www.cannondesign.com/careers/benefits. Actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level.     ABOUT OUR FIRM CannonDesign is a design practice where strategy, experience, architecture, engineering, and social impact converge. We don’t just dream up solutions — we create and bring them to life in ways to solve some of the biggest challenges facing our clients and the society. At the heart of everything we do is Living-Centered Design, a bold commitment to using our talents to not just improve the world but to truly reshape it for the better. It’s more than a philosophy — it’s who we are, and it drives us to make a meaningful, lasting difference every day.   ABOUT WORKING HERE
  • We are relentless in our pursuit of client adoration (not simply satisfaction). Consistent delivery of the best service is what we are about.

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